Chapel Royal Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle Dame Street , Dublin 2

Founded in 1279, the Chapel Royal was designed by Francis Johnston in 1807 but was dispossessed of during the Reformation in 1539.
The Carmelite community was re-established in 1825, though not on the exact spot of the original foundation. The Chapel Royal is noted for its plasterwork, oak carvings and the limestone heads which were carved by Edward Smyth and his son, John Smyth.
The coat-of-arms of all the Viceroys or Lord Lieutenants who were the King or Queen of England's representative in Ireland are emblazoned on the wooden galleries and when these were full they were painted onto the church windows.
Amazingly, the coat-of -arms of the last Viceroy, before the castle was handed over to the Irish Free State in 1922, occupies the final available window space.
Also found in this church are the relics of St Valentine which were given as a gift to the Church by the Holy See.
The Church is one of the largest in Dublin, and houses one of the finest organs in the country

Special Offers

4 Nights or more Special

Stay 4 nights or more and get a great discount, must be booked at least 60 days in advance. Rate is room only, breakfast is available in the hotel.

Advance Purchase Rate

Buy Now Pay Now! Room only rate, Breakfast is available at the hotel, priced at €15 per person for full Irish and €12 for Continental breakfast. Booking must be prepaid in full, no changes or cancellations on this offer.

Best Available Rate

Internet Room Only Rate - Fully Flexible - No booking deposit required. Reservation may be cancelled without charge until noon GMT the day before arrival. Room only basis. Breakfast is available at the hotel, priced at €15 per person for full Irish and €12 for Continental breakfast.

Guest Reviews

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